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V442 KNO

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 KNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 65,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,020 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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V442 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V442 KNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V442 KNO registered?

V442 KNO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V442 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 KNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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